Holiday season means drunk drivers-look out!

With the holiday season comes many of the festivities that make this time of year so enjoyable for many of us. Over the next few weeks, there will be countless holiday office parties, gatherings with friends, and of course, time spent visiting with family. All of these festivities, however, mean increased traffic, and thus an increased risk of traffic accidents, particularly caused by drunk or impaired driving.

Holidays in general see statistically higher levels of traffic accidents linked to drunk driving, as the celebrations we attend also frequently involve alcohol consumption. Around Christmas and New Years, drunk driving can present particular risks in combination with winter driving conditions. The shorter days that lead to more night time driving also contribute to the increased risk of accidents.

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